Full album title:
Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder - The Life and Crimes of Gilles de Rais
The title derives from a valediction vocalist Dani Filth once used to sign a letter.

This is a concept album, based on the life of the infamous 15th century French nobleman, Gilles de Rais, who fought alongside Joan of Arc and accumulated great wealth before becoming a serial killer, sexual deviant and Satanist.

Music videos for "The Death of Love" and "Honey and Sulphur" were made.

Costuming by Eternal Spirits.
All music written by Paul Allender, Mark Newby-Robson, and Cradle of Filth.
Published by Cradle of Filth Music Ltd/Peer Music.